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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1949

Page

13

Surprise bridal shower for Miss Leeson in Ravenswood

Miss Juanita Leeson was honored April 1 with a surprise shower at the community building hosted by Miss Maxine Dow Miss Pat Rind and Miss Lillian Rowley. Engagement to Howard William Frazier of Newbury announced, many gifts received, candlelight refreshments, and floral decor highlighted by a miniature bride.

Ravenswood Juanita Leeson Maxine Dow Pat’ Rind Lillian Rowley Leeson Howard William Frazier Newbury

Marriage anniversary and family notices in Athens area

A 25th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oiler at their home on March 27 with many Oiler relatives present. Richard Cremeans marked a birthday on March 26 with friends, and numerous locals attended gatherings and services. Legal notices follow including appointments of executors and administrators and a partition suit involving Elizabeth Totman.

Vinton Walter Oiler Ralph Oiler Bill Oiler Emmalou Wendell Lawrence Charles Oiler Richard Cremeans Irene Clarabell Glenn Jimmie Margie Dottie McCarley Frankie Larrie Jeffers Judy Twiman Johnny Hughes Tena Linda Cardwell Mary Jane Jacobs Polly Walker Phylis Tommie Metcalf Lee Tommie Altizer Terry Lee Harder Philip Snyder Quinton Cadd Karen Casto Gladys Cremeans David Morrison Huntington W. Va Opal Cremeans H. Cremeans Fletcher Harmon Westerville Hayward Harmon Otho Powell Point Pleasant Ben Evans Athens Ruse Alexander Lena Sweeney Frank Sweeney Charles Russell Elah Shafer Georgia Wooley W. C. Fellman Don Judy Max Hartsook Maine Columbus Stella E. Wilcox

Easy to Make Youthful Sundress Pattern No 8408

Sewing note describes a lined sundress with a bolero cover, sized 12 through 20, using 5 yards of fabric for 39 inch width. Pattern No 8408 offered by Sue Burnett via Athens Messenger, with 25 cents coin price and mail order details. Includes invitation to Spring and Summer Fashion sewing guide book priced 25 cents with free inside pattern.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Rediscovery of Robin Hood in 15th and 16th Century Ballads

The article notes the first rise in Robin Hood's popularity during the 15th and 16th century ballads, marking the folk hero's early cultural prominence and enduring appeal in medieval English storytelling.

Robin Hood

Reptile Crossword Clues Pack

A compact list of across and down clues covering reptiles and related terms. Includes entries for body coverings Greek letters deities fats metals and common abbreviations with various length hints and wordplay prompts.

Stars Forecast a Steady Yet Risky Turn For April 14

The reading advises a long term, pivotal period with active consequences. Innovation has value but avoid lavish risks with assets and wealth. Excess leads to disaster. practice restraint, honor duties, and monitor obligations as the situation stabilizes.

Birthday guidance urges prudent use of resources

Those celebrating birthdays are urged to avoid lavish spending and risky plans. They should act with duty and discretion, relying on reserves for a long range program, despite potential lack of support from influential circles. Go alone with prudent resolve and discretion.

Distinctive cut work designs for buffet and dining tables

Needlework patterns feature grape motifs for runners and cloths in white on white or pale pastels. Pattern No 5512 5398 includes hot iron transfer, stitch illustrations and full directions. Send 20 cents per pattern with name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York 19 N. Y

Child Born Today Predicted For Bold Creative Drive

A birth forecast notes a child born today may show strong creative urges and risk taking, pursuing novel ideas with independence and minimal support from authority or family.

Pleasant ial Notes from the Pleasant local meeting

The Pleasant ial Notes records a meeting of the American Association of University Women with attendees from Athens Road Pomeroy Hartford Mason City and others. Officers were elected including Douglas Rouse president and Grrett Green vice president while other roles were filled. the group planned state convention activities at Jackson's Mill and noted speakers and guests.

American Association Edward Onlin Athens Road Pomeroy Keith McChong Mise Chapman Hartford Ay Proffitt Mason City Lenore Snider New Douglas Rouse Grrett Green Ison Brake Senf Jon Foglesong Rouse Lionel Smith Jr EF. Mitchell Jackson's Mill Mitchell Dble H. Paige Bell Parkers Learch Norman Vingale

Students Recognized by National Poetry Group

Seven Senior High School students in Point Pleasant earned certificates from the National Poetry Association in Lon Ange. Names include Patricia Bennette Josephine Keen er Aileen Ash Nancy Petty Betty Rader Ronald Butler Betty Shinn and five provided teachers. Read poems range from Canoeing and There’s Poetry in Everything to Tomorrow and The New Look, with student authorship noted.

Point Pleasant National Poetry Association Olea Patricia Bennette Josephine Keener Aileen Ash Nancy Petty Betty

Paper Mache Animal Herd Planned in Local Display

A herd of paper mache animals in Farmers Hardware Store window on Main Street will be replaced today. Irene Brooks, art instructor at Pleasant and Ordnance schools, says sixth graders built the display with like elephants alligators giraffes camels cows horses a goat turtles and a parrot. New exhibit will feature pieces from Junior High and fourth to sixth grade students.

Point Pleasant Farmers Hardware Main St Mia Irene Brooks Central Pleasant Ordnance Rooks

Three Tickets Nominate Candidates for City Election

Hartford's annual election will feature three tickets instead of two. Progressive Ticket lists James Holt for mayor along with Walter Bulmer Carl Zer kle Emil Knight Ora Gibbs Bur ley Beard and Harry Grimm as councilmen. Citizens Ticket lists Russell Keush Crump Kearns Schray Judson Aumiller Grim as councilmen. Peoples Ticket lists John Dillon Kearns Schray Gibbs Holt and Albert Turner as councilmen.

Point Pleasant Hartford Progressive James Holt Walter Bulmer Carl Zerkle Emil Knight Ora Gibbs Burley Beard Harry Grimm Citizens Russell Keush James M. Crump John Kearns David Schray Charlea Judson Mary Aumiller Harry Grim Counetlmen Peoples John Dillon Harry Co. Gibbs Russell Holt Albert Turner

VA Auditor To Check Farm Training Accounts

Harley B. Reger, VA auditor, arrived to review farm training funds managed by the county board of education. Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson said several boards misinterpreted usage rules and must refund amounts from a few hundred to as high as 9000 in one case.

Point Pleasant Harley B. Reger Veteran's Administration County Board of Education Robert H. Ferguson

Yost in Stable Condition After Hospital Admission

Mrs. T F Yost reports City Patrolman Yost is resting well at the Veterans Hospital near Huntington. His condition is more satisfactory than when admitted Monday, and he was expected to undergo spracey upon admission to the hospital.

Point Pleasant T. F. Yost Yost Veterans Hospital Huntington

Citizens Party Plans Nomination Convention

L. R. Gerlach, chairman of the Citizens Party executive committee, said the party will hold its convention to nominate candidates for city offices in the courthouse at 7:30 p.m. Monday. He noted strong interest from young businessmen and other citizens in selecting candidates at the convention.

Point Pleasant L. R. Gerslach Citizens Party Executive Committee Gerlach

Funeral Services Held For Ex-Mason Resident

Funeral services were held April 6 at 2 p m in Belleweade EUB Church for Harley Raymond Cross who died April 2 at his home in Danville Ohio Burial was in Lone Oak Cemetery He is survived by his widow Rose Cross four sons Raymon Leroy Melvin and Arley also Danville and five daughters Mrs Julia Berkley and Mia Ora Logue of Danville Mrs Myridine Litch field of Bellemende Mrs Ruth Basam of Charleston and Miss Pearl Cross at home Cross was a former resident of Mason County

Point Pleasant Belleweade Eub Harley Raymond Cross Danville Ohio Lone Oak Cemetery Rose Cross Raymon Leroy Melvin Arley Julia Berkley Mia Ora Logue Myridine Litchfield Bellemende Ruth Bas

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